Some dogs have to wait a bit longer than others to find their forever homes. But when it finally happens, all the days and nights spent waiting become worth it for our furry friends! Meet Major, a lovable dog who spent over a year at a shelter before his perfect human came along. It was a journey of hopeful tail-wagging towards potential adopters, but the day of adoption finally arrived, and Major couldn’t contain his joy! Major and his brother were saved from being euthanized, and now they have a happy ending together.
Original: Major and Hilo, two lovable dogs from the Naperville Area Humane Society, were saved from euthanization at a shelter in Quincy, Illinois. The staff at NAHS describe them as sociable, friendly, and playful. Paraphrased: Before winning the hearts of everyone at the Naperville Area Humane Society, Major, a 3-year-old dog, and his brother Hilo, were originally located at a shelter in Quincy, Illinois. Rescued just in time, these dogs were spared from facing euthanasia. Major and Hilo are cherished for their unique and lively personalities, being sociable and playful with everyone at the shelter. The NAHS team recently shared a video showcasing Major and Hilo’s charming qualities, marking their one-year anniversary at the rescue organization.
On Facebook, the shelter staff couldn’t figure out why Major was continuously being overlooked by potential adopters. Despite being a friendly and well-behaved dog, he just couldn’t seem to catch a break. The volunteers at NAHS all had wonderful things to say about Major – from Winston calling him the smartest dog at the shelter to Jane expressing how everyone wanted him to find his forever home. Pam even described Major as the sweetest boy. It’s clear that Major is a special pup who deserves a loving family.
YouTube.com Apart from his caretakers, Major enjoys spending quality time with his fellow shelter companions! Regardless of their size, demeanor, and other factors, he simply adores them all! The long-awaited day has arrived.
On a Wednesday, after 372 days at the shelter, Major finally found his forever home when Jose, a semi-trailer truck driver grieving the loss of his previous pet, came to NAHS looking to adopt a new furry friend. The staff immediately knew Major was the perfect match for Jose as they hit it off right from the start. After a brief introduction, it was clear – Major was meant to be with Jose!
On Facebook, the staff at the shelter arranged a touching farewell for Major, a long-time resident. He had the chance to say goodbye to all his beloved volunteers individually before jumping into the truck with his new dad. The moment was captured in a heartwarming photo of the man hugging Major in the truck.
Facebook.com provided a heartwarming scene of Major snuggling up to Jose through the truck window, showing how content and happy he was to finally be with his forever owner. That smile on Major’s face was just too cute to handle! You can check out more of their endless adventures on the road in the photo below.
Facebook.com Despite no longer living in Naperville, Illinois, Major is excited to embark on new adventures with his new owner! According to NAHS, Major’s new dad reported that Major is thriving. He can now jump out of the truck independently and enjoys cuddling with his owner in the cabin at night. It’s heartwarming to hear that Major is relishing his new life on the road. Major is embracing every moment and making each day an adventure, all the while keeping a bright smile on his face!
